Paul H Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hi the library pic shows positioning of front number plates under the hole cutout in the front valance - The advantage being gained is extra rad ventilation , disadavantage being possible stones damaging the radiator . The current number plate positioning on my Vitesse is half way up the hole cute out . Which positioning is best ? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 mine was as Andy Reeve-Smith Follow Triumph Vitesse - GBD 142B Now that is a Vitesse, complete with chunky low profile wheels, and that superb colour scheme. A lovey example of the breed seen at the Luton Festival if Transport in 2011. I kept the front panel body colour which i preferred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hi Pete.thanks for info .will do the same. Did you put a stone grill in the hole in the valance? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 im not saying mine was right , its what we had. no but some nylon garden mesh would be unobtrusive how you fix it ??? or some nice expanded ally mesh would protect the rad Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Mines like Pete's and looking a google images it looks most common. Did wonder if at risk of stone damage myself. though been ok in 10,000 miles?. I suppose a black mesh would be less noticeable, to keep the look if that's what you want. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 With the introduction of the Vitesse in 1962 the original Herald front valance was modified to incorporate a trough and a central opening. This was done to accommodate the Vitesse radiator and to provide it with extra ventilation. Therefore this opening should not be obstructed. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 the best obstructed seems to be spit IV /1500 they get top marks for blanking the intake , there is the spoiler wing but !!!! well designed ????? just a online pic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: the best obstructed seems to be spit IV /1500 they get top marks for blanking the intake , there is the spoiler wing but !!!! well designed ????? just a online pic. When I first got my GT6 the number plate was similarly located. Made a huge difference moving it downwards - when it was immediately below the bumper the temps used to creep up when driving on faster roads and were generally higher. Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 My GT6 has the front plate where it should be, so only really gets hot in traffic, but that location does make the plate vulnerable to grass verges when three-point-turning after getting the navigation wrong on a 12-car. I'll try to avoid that tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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